Prof. Abdul Erumban is an assistant professor at the University of Groningen and a senior research fellow at The Conference Board. He also holds a doctoral degree from the same University. The University and its & development centre is one of the world’s leading institutions for work on growth and development. Prof. Abdul has been associated with the global and Indian part of the KLEMS initiative that was started as a global consortium by Dale Jorgensen for promoting and facilitating the analysis of growth and productivity patterns around the world, based on a growth accounting framework. Abdul Erumban specializes in productivity, technological change, and economic growth, with extensive experience in macroeconomic forecasting and emerging market analysis.

The aim of this webinar is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the concept and measurement issues relating to productivity, its crucial role in economic growth and development and trends in productivity across geographies and industries. Attendees will also gain insights into how productivity impacts global value chains, influences economic structures, and drives technological and digital transformation. The webinar will be targeted for research students and interested faculty